Healthcare Interoperability Standards Compliance Handbook

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This book delves into the development and application of interoperability standards in healthcare information technology (HIT), discussing essential aspects in detail. It explores conformance principles, aiming to enhance healthcare data exchange standards such as HL7 v2.x, V3/CDA, FHIR, CTS2, DICOM, EDIFACT, and ebXML. The text emphasizes the importance of rigorous conformance testing and interoperability capabilities for healthcare applications, benefiting healthcare professionals, HIT developers, and consumers seeking safe and effective health services through well-designed HIT. Readers will gain a clear understanding of key terms like interoperability, conformance, compliance, and compatibility, equipping them to design and implement complex interoperable healthcare information systems. The chapters focus on practical applications of theoretical concepts, featuring real-world examples and diagrams to clarify relationships among entities and concepts. Targeted at professionals and practitioners, the book is suitable for HIT implementers, developers, technical staff from IT vendors, informatics professionals creating conformance testing tools, and IT department staff in healthcare institutions. Additionally, it serves healthcare providers and organizational leaders seeking insights into conformance, interoperability, and IT certification processes, as well as students studying healthcare information technology.